Maryland Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Maryland supports entrepreneurs, technology firms, manufacturers, and neighborhood businesses through statewide commerce and innovation programs plus local funding initiatives.
Statewide Growth and Commerce Programs
Maryland businesses can access support for expansion, investment, and business resilience through statewide economic development and business assistance partners.
Startup and Innovation Funding
Technology, health, and research-led businesses can find support through Maryland's innovation ecosystem, including commercialization and startup-focused initiatives.
Baltimore, Montgomery County, and Regional Support
Baltimore and other Maryland communities offer local business support, corridor programs, and entrepreneur initiatives for eligible companies.
Maryland Business Grants
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Bowie State University Grant
Bowie State will teach and deliver an entrepreneurial curriculum tailored to support undergraduate student entrepreneurs.
VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO
The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.
Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
Grants for veteran-owned businesses
SBIR/STTR programs
Grants for small business innovation research
USDA Business Programs
USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.
Skills for Small Business
The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.
Matching Grants Leverage Program
Innovation Matching Grants Program
New York State Accelerators and Competitions
Empire State Development connects scalable companies with New York State’s top universities, talent, and manufacturing facilities through its support of several cutting-edge accelerator programs and funding competitions.
NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program
Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.
Research and Development Grants
Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Maryland